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BusinessTo be verifiedUpdated 29 Jul 2026, 12:44 UTC

Japan reports 13 deaths after July 28 earthquake as searches continue

  • Japan’s prime minister reported 13 deaths and many injuries after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on July 28.
  • More than 260,000 people evacuated from the Kumamoto area on Kyushu after the earthquake.
  • Rescue operations continued for people reported missing, while damaged roads and power outages affected communities across the region.
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EnvironmentTo be verifiedUpdated 25 Jul 2026, 14:05 UTC

Wildfires displace more than 250,000 people in France and Spain

  • Wildfires in France and Spain have displaced more than 250,000 people, including 70,000 evacuees in central Spain.
  • France is preparing an A400M aircraft to spread fire retardant over the Gironde blaze, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said.
  • Authorities ordered evacuations west of Bordeaux as shifting winds threatened to push the fire toward the city.